Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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Intel Core i9-10900K
Score: 63/100Socket: LGA1200$348.97
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
Score: 62/100Socket: AM4$499
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Score: 62/100Socket: AM4$173.26
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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Intel Core i5-11600K
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$132.3
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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Intel Core i5-11500
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$184.98
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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Intel Core i3-12100
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1700$89.98
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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Core i9-10850K
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$242.46
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
Score: 61/100Socket: AM4$399
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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Intel Core i7-10700K
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$216.59
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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Intel Core i3-14100
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$102.44
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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Intel Core i3-14100F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$102.44
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Score: 60/100Socket: AM4$263.99
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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Core i9-10900
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$348.97
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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Core i9-10900F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$371.64
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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Core i5-11600
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$132.3
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super?
The Intel Core i9-10900K is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $348.97 and has a gaming score of 63/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super?
The Intel Core i9-10900K at $348.97 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super has a gaming score of 53/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.